Woolly Hugs. A Blanket for the very lovely Inaminutenow. Crafters and donors, we need your help.

[KnottyAndPistey]

I'm afraid we bring very sad news. Inaminutenow’s beloved husband died in February, he had been suffering from cancer. Such devastating news, we are so sorry that life has been so cruel. Our love and thoughts are with her and their family. There is no separate thread, Inaminutenow has been posting in the very supportive thread for Mumsnetters whose husbands have cancer. Love and strength to them all X

We have offered to make Inaminutenow a blanket to show our love and support and to offer what comfort we can, and we are delighted to say she has accepted.

So we are asking for help once again

We will need crocheters, knitters and donors (of funds or wool) I will co ordinate and Knotty (KnottyLocks) will help you with any crafting queries you may have. Sincere heartfelt thanks.

If you would like to be involved in any way, please post on this thread and PM me (RatherBeOnThePiste) with your offers: crafting, donating, need wool, etc, I can help you with all of it.

Thank you so much

The Yarn we are Using….

• Artesano Superwash Merino DK
• Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK (discontinued but some still around)
• Debbie Bliss Rialto DK
• Drops Merino Extra Fine DK
• James C. Brett Pure Merino DK (also discontinued, some still to be had)
• Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK
• Sublime Extra Fine Merino Wool DK Just from the brands listed please because we know they combine for wash and wear.

The Colours
Greens, blues and purples
Silver
Cream but please choose one of the following - Debbie Bliss Rialto DK 02 ecru, James C. Brett Pure Merino DK no 7 or Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK WM4 cream

Ideas and suggestions for squares.
Inaminutenow’s DH was a proud Welshman, so ideas there.
He loved his job, dealing with access to the countryside, footpaths, bridle ways etc. He was involved in creating a Coastal Path, so sea and countryside themes, birds, flowers, stars etc.
We have the family’s initials if this is something anyone would like to do, please PM.

Please don't feel daunted by these suggestions, we love plain squares and simple textures too. They look as stunning as the more complex squares and play a vital role in the overall effect.

Squares to be 6 inches, using 4mm hook or needles. All crafting abilities genuinely welcome, squares made by beginner or expert are equally welcomed. It really is the love and thought that counts.

Our Crafting Guide is a good place for support, and previous blankets can be seen on our website too.

When finished please sew in those ends but don’t block your work. Then PM me (RatherBeOnThePiste) for details for posting.

As always heartfelt thanks for your support

Thinking of Inaminutenow, her beloved DH, their family and friends.

Pistey and Knotty

I am so sorry to hear this - my condolences to Inaminutenow and family.

I will do my usual square - I have both purple and cream yarn, so I can get going at once.

I will do a square as well

Thoughts with inaminutenow & her friends/family

how sad :(

I will aim to do a square too - will PM pistey later

Thank you, you lovely people

I'm in, I've got some Wooly plum so I'll pm you.

Sorry to hear this very sad news... Please sign me up for a square - I shouldn't need any wool as still have some from previous projects in these colours. Xxx

Thank you so much everyone

I have grey and blue so will make a couple of squares. Such sad news.

Will PM.

So sorry to hear the news. Thinking of inaminutenow xxxx

I will help.

Thanks you two, really appreciate your support x

You got wool Bella ?

Thinking of inaminutenow and her loved ones.

I have purple and will make a square.

I'll PM you Pistey.

Yes I have some left - I have a bit of the ecru, some of the cream and the denim and grey. I might even have a bit of purple too.

So very sorry.
I'd be glad to contribute squares x

I'm in - would you like some of my daffodils as he was Welsh?

Pistey, I was chatting with the lovely MooseBeTimeForSpring and we are going to do a joint donation for this blanket and for gnittinggnome's. Since we are both in Canada, it'll save money on currency conversion so Woolly Hugs gets more bang for our buck.

So sad, thinking of you inaminutenow and your family. I'd be honoured to make a square or two. Will pm you Pistey

Thanks everyone for all your support.

Yes please DWM that would be fabulous, but can you use our yellow? We can send you some.

Thanks Jacks that really is very kind of you and Moose

On my phone at the mo but will be away to PMs as soon as I can get on the computer.

Thank you everyone. Such an amazing response. X

I am short of yellow pistey so yes please to a donation. I have one or 2 other things to be getting on with while I wait!

Hello Knotty, Pistey and all Woolly Huggers

Oh Moose we are glad to have you on board and fabulous that our Canadian Branch of the International Blanketeers is growing :)

Hopefully all PMs have been answered, although rather worryingly the red light is still on in my box. But we have been here before and it was a random gitch. Fingers crossed they are working properly tomorrow. Do keep PMing if you would like to join us

Such an amazing response, folk are being so fabulous and we really appreciate everything.

Thank you

I'm in, so sorry to hear such sad news. I have the dark teal Artesano Superwash, will that be ok?

I am so sorry to hear such sad news. My thoughts are with Inaminutenow and family.

Hello, so sorry to hear the news. I would like to crochet a square for inaminutenow.

My first sign-up. I crochet well and can knit a little. Happy to buy own yarn. Please PM me if this helps.